Atherton Kauri Pine vs Black Sheet Lichen

Agathis microstachya compared with Parmotrema reticulatum

Key Differences

  • Atherton Kauri Pine is Near Threatened while Black Sheet Lichen is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Atherton Kauri Pine Black Sheet Lichen
Kingdom Animalia (Animals) Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum Arthropoda (Arthropods) Ascomycota (Sac Fungi)
Class Insecta (Insects) Lecanoromycetes (Lecanoromycetes)
Order Hymenoptera (Ants, Bees & Wasps) Lecanorales (Lecanorales)
Family Braconidae Parmeliaceae
Genus Agathis Parmotrema
Species Agathis microstachya Parmotrema reticulatum

Conservation Status

Atherton Kauri Pine

NT — Near Threatened

Black Sheet Lichen

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Atherton Kauri Pine Black Sheet Lichen
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Atherton Kauri Pine

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Black Sheet Lichen

Habitat

Native to Asia and Europe and North America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Distributed across Colombia, Norway, Portugal, Taiwan, and United States.

Atherton Kauri Pine

The Atherton Kauri Pine (Agathis microstachya) is a species in the genus Agathis. It is currently classified as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Black Sheet Lichen

The Black Sheet Lichen (Parmotrema reticulatum) is a species in the genus Parmotrema. Native to Asia and Europe and North America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

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